CVE-2001-0289 Joe text editor 2.8 searches the current working directory (CWD) for the .joerc configuration file, which could allow local users to gain privileges of other users by placing a Trojan Horse .joerc fil...
MediumCVSS 4.6
EPSS 0.74%
Public exploit
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Public exploit available
Description
Joe text editor 2.8 searches the current working directory (CWD) for the .joerc configuration file, which could allow local users to gain privileges of other users by placing a Trojan Horse .joerc file into a directory, then waiting for users to execute joe from that directory.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| joseph allen joe | = 2.8 | No fix listed |
References
- 20010228 Joe's Own Editor File Handling Error mailing-list patch vendor-advisory
- DSA-041 patch vendor-advisory
- MDKSA-2001:026 patch vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2001:024 vendor-advisory